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World’s First ePaper Digital Color InkPoster™: the Zero-Watt Future of Displays

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January 7, 2025

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lugano – Meet the world’s first ePaper digital color InkPoster™ to be launched at CES 2025, created in collaboration between PocketBook, E Ink and Sharp. InkPoster includes three models and two screen technologies, marking a groundbreaking leap in digital displays, and offering an eco-conscious alternative to LCD displays. Embracing a new product category of Color ePaper Digital Posters, it combines cutting-edge E Ink Spectra™ 6 and Sharp IGZO technology to deliver unparalleled sustainability. Consuming zero power for static images and emitting no Blue Light or heat, InkPoster sets a new standard for safe, eco-friendly interior displays. This wireless, battery-powered device offers a year of use on a single charge, making it a low-maintenance solution perfect for any space. Available in three models, its paper-like screen enhances interiors with timeless elegance.

InkPoster is designed by PocketBook, a Swiss-based company with 17 years of experience in the development and production of devices based on ePaper technology and will be launched at CES 2025.

Witness the unveiling of the revolutionary device, that unites mindful technology with exquisite art, from the 7th until the 10th of January 2025 at CES, booth: 21442, LVCC Central Hall.

A new era of sustainability in digital display technologies

InkPoster is a true game-changer, combining unparalleled sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced paper-like technology to revolutionize art displays. At its core is the eco-conscious E Ink Spectra 6 screen, offering the authentic feel of ink-on-paper with vibrant colors and detailed, bright images – all without harmful backlighting. Unlike LCD screens, it emits no Blue Light, produces no heat, and operates with zero-watt power consumption, requiring energy only when changing the image. These all make InkPoster both safe and environmentally friendly.

“We’re thrilled to see our technology is at the core of the exciting new InkPoster product. E Ink Spectra 6 was created to deliver vibrant colors in large formats and to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional digital screens. And now we’re excited to witness the growth of a new product category – Color ePaper Digital Posters, which we believe will shape the future of digital frames.” – says Johnson Lee, CEO of E Ink.

Designed for refined interiors, this wireless, battery-powered device operates seamlessly for up to a year without recharging. Users can access thousands of curated artworks through the InkPoster app or display cherished memories, transforming spaces into modern art sanctuaries without compromise.

Three models, two screen technologies, endless possibilities

InkPoster suits to diverse spaces and styles with three thoughtfully crafted models.

31.5-inch and 13.3-inch digital art posters are based on cutting-edge E Ink Spectra 6 color screen. The E Ink Spectra 6 color screen redefines digital display technology, offering a paper-like viewing experience through millions of electronic color ink Microcups® that ensure eye-safe and glare-free visuals. With no Blue Light emissions, no heat emission, and zero-watt power maintenance, this eco-friendly innovation delivers vibrant colors and detailed images.

One more InkPoster model of 28.5-inch diagonal is equipped with a screen that combines E Ink Spectra 6 and Sharp IGZO technology, and was developed by Sharp in collaboration with E Ink. The E Ink Spectra 6 ensures vivid full-color performance, while the IGZO backplane delivers even faster image updates.

“We believe InkPoster will redefine the future of eco-conscious digital art and information displays. Sharp is proud to collaborate with E Ink to develop the next generation of electronic paper displays. By merging the vibrant, full-color brilliance of E Ink Spectra 6 with Sharp’s IGZO technology, we’ve created a display that sets new standards for sustainability and performance.” – says Katsuhiro Kawai, Representative Director, President of Sharp Display Technology Corporation.

Zero-watt maintenance: a year of endless art

InkPoster revolutionizes energy efficiency with its E Ink Spectra 6 and E Ink Spectra 6 with Sharp IGZO technologies, operating at zero-watt power consumption to maintain captivating artwork indefinitely. Power is consumed only during updates, ensuring up to a year of wireless performance on a single charge. With a battery life of up to a year and completely cordless functionality, InkPoster ensures effortless installation and seamless integration into any space, from high-end homes to elite business environments.

Thousands of curated masterpieces in InkPoster app

InkPoster app offers an unparalleled collection of art, carefully curated by a team of professional art consultants. From iconic masterpieces to contemporary works, users can find pieces for any style, mood, or season. The app also allows users to display personal photos, transforming InkPoster into a deeply personal art gallery. With the ability to rotate between vertical and horizontal orientations, this digital poster adapts effortlessly to every space.

Elevating interiors with ePaper art

Whether you display a single digital poster or create an elegant art wall with multiple pieces, displayed vertically or horizontally, InkPoster effortlessly enhances any space with timeless sophistication, ensuring stunning visuals while consuming minimal energy.

The 31.5-inch InkPoster with E Ink Spectra 6 screen stands as a grand centerpiece, perfect for expansive interiors, delivering breathtaking clarity and vivid colors. The InkPoster with 28.5-inch E Ink Spectra 6 and Sharp IGZO offers the perfect balance of size and adaptability, fitting seamlessly into both personal and professional environments. For intimate spaces, the compact 13.3-inch InkPoster with E Ink Spectra 6 screen combines versatility with elegance, ideal for creating curated art walls or enhancing smaller rooms.

Connectivity and resolution

All InkPoster models are equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it effortless to update or customize the art collection via the InkPoster app.

The 31.5-inch InkPoster boasts a 2560 × 1440 resolution and a powerful 20,000-mAh battery for large, immersive spaces.The versatile 28.5-inch InkPoster features 2160 × 3060 resolution and a 20,000-mAh battery, combines flexibility with sophistication.The compact 13.3-inch InkPoster offers 1200 × 1600 resolution and a 14,000-mAh battery, perfect for intimate interiors.

The pre-launch of InkPoster at CES 2025 marks a defining moment for both art and technology. Join us in witnessing this revolutionary fusion of digital innovation, sustainability, and elegance!

Date: January 7-10, 2025

Location: Booth 21442, LVCC Central Hall

Media Contact: Henry Griffiths, WGA PR, Email: henry@wgapr.co.uk

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About InkPoster

InkPoster™ is a digital art poster powered by color ePaper technologies, developed through a collaboration between PocketBook, E Ink, and Sharp. Featuring three models and two screen technologies, it offers an eco-friendly alternative to LCD displays. At its core is the E Ink Spectra 6 screen, delivering the authentic feel of ink-on-paper with vibrant colors and no harmful backlight. The screen emits no Blue Light, generates no heat, and consumes energy only when changing the image, allowing up to one year of operation on a single charge. InkPoster establishes a new product category, seamlessly combining the timeless beauty of fine art with cutting-edge technology. It is designed by PocketBook, a Swiss company with 17 years of expertise in ePaper device development. More information at www.inkposter.com

About PocketBook

PocketBook is one of the leading global manufacturers of premium e-readers powered by E Ink technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland), the company offers e-readers and e-notes sold in over 50 countries. PocketBook was one of the first producers to introduce an e-reader with a color E Ink screen and has since embraced the latest color ePaper technologies to deliver an exceptional reading experience. Combining quality hardware, unique software, and ergonomic design, PocketBook products are crafted for the premium e-reader market. More information at www.pocketbook.ch

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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July 21, 2026

LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026.

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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July 21, 2026

PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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July 21, 2026

New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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